Graciliscincus is a lizard genus in the family Scincidae. The genus is indigenous to New Caledonia.
The genus Graciliscincus contains the single species Graciliscincus shonae, known commonly as Sadlier's skink or the gracile burrowing skink.[2][3]
G. shonae is endemic to New Caledonia.[2][3]
The preferred natural habitat of G. shonae is forest, at altitudes of 150–900 m (490–2,950 ft).[1]
The specific name, shonae, is in honor of Shona von Sturmer Sadlier, who was the wife of the describer.[3][4]
G. shonae is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.[1]
Graciliscincus is a lizard genus in the family Scincidae. The genus is indigenous to New Caledonia.
